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The PGA Championship has returned to Quail Hollow Club, and with it, a fresh wave of excitement-and serious cash-on the line. As 156 players tee off in Charlotte, the stakes go well beyond trophies and bragging rights.
While fans will be watching closely to see who handles the pressure and whose putter catches fire, the players have even more on their minds: how much they stand to earn. The PGA of America hasn't officially released the 2025 prize purse yet, but based on last year's numbers and the rising trend across major championships, expectations are sky-high.
In 2024, Xander Schauffele walked away with a $3.3 million winner's check from an $18.5 million purse. That was 18% of the pot. If the purse climbs to $20 million this year-as some experts anticipate-this year's champ could pocket over $3.6 million.
Big Money, Big Perks
Winning the PGA Championship doesn't just mean a massive paycheck. The champion also gets a replica Wanamaker Trophy, five-year exemptions to the other three majors and the Players Championship, PGA Tour hip for five years, and DP World Tour status for seven. It's a career-defining week-financially and professionally.
There's also the Ryder Cup angle. American-born players earn 1.5 points per $1,000 earned toward qualifying for the 45th Ryder Cup team, making a strong showing here a huge step toward representing Team USA at Bethpage next year.
Back on the course, storylines are already developing. Rory McIlroy, fresh off a win at last year's Wells Fargo at this very venue, is aiming for another big run. He'll face stiff competition from world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, and Jordan Spieth, who's still chasing the final leg of the elusive career Grand Slam.
Fifteen LIV Golf players are also in the field, including big names like Dustin Johnson and Patrick Reed. Seven of them received special invites-adding an extra layer of drama to an already loaded leaderboard.
The top 70 players and ties will make it through Friday's 36-hole cut. With millions on the line and legacy-defining perks at stake, the pressure is as real as it gets.
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Scottie Scheffler won the PGA Championship for his Thrid major title